Creekstone Tests for Mad Cow Standards Face USDA Rejection
Creekstone Farms sought permission to test every slaughtered animal for mad cow disease at its Arkansas City plant to regain Japanese markets. USDA refused, citing scientific and cost concerns, while industry groups warn a level playing field is needed. Creekstone warns of job losses and plant closure absent market recovery.
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Bush officials criticized for ignored intel before 9 11 and Iraq war
The passage argues Bush ignored potentially preventing information before the 9 11 attacks and the Iraq postwar chaos. Condoleezza Rice testified to the 9 11 commission on the eve of Baghdad’s fall anniversary as anti American fighting continued. FBI field offices reportedly held details that might have altered outcomes.
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Willful rejection of facts shaped Iraq postwar failure
Trudy Rubin argues the Bush administration ignored prewar warnings about Iraq postwar chaos. She cites Shinseki’s troop warning, disbanded Iraqi army plans, faulty Chalabi optimism, and Rumsfelds “Freedom is messy” remark. The piece calls for accountability and a fact driven White House future.
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Personal responsibility and campus politics clash in letters
Readers debate smoking laws and parental choice, noting editorials about teachers with controversial views at Kansas State. The letters reference K State Collegian headlines on porn debates, women’s equality, and campus quotes by Tony Jurich, with calls to question media bias and policy.
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Public Forum on Language and Evil in Society
The Journal-World prints reader letters critiquing grammar, media language, and moral duties. Contributors argue for accurate usage and warn against indifference to oppression, citing Winston Churchill and historical evils while urging responsible public discourse and adherence to submission guidelines.
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Old Home Town Years Ago in 1979
Review of 1904 Lawrence events notes debate over religion in public schools after the 1963 Supreme Court ruling. It also reports firefighter pay talks, wetlands burning at Baker University, five Lawrence High seniors earning the top FFA award, and an archival item about KU athletics eligibility and name changes with enrollment reforms.
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